# Maradona doctors accused of missing kidney warning signs in death trial

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-19 09:23 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/19/maradonas-doctors-missed-renal-red-flag-court-in-argentina-told?traffic_source=rss

> A nephrologist told an Argentine court that Diego Maradona’s kidney failure should have alerted his doctors before his 2020 death. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for alleged criminal negligence, including allegedly allowing him to recover at home without adequate monitoring. They deny responsibility.